The Bee’s knees sustainability blog

Expertise Brenan Dwyer Expertise Brenan Dwyer

Life Cycle of a Giveaway

It’s easy to hand out stress balls, keychains and other cheap-to-produce swag to start a conversation. But - at what cost to the environment? And does that fidget spinner really provide the memorable impact you want it to? Let’s explore what it takes to make a disposable tchotchke and discuss the values of an alternative.

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Expertise Brenan Dwyer Expertise Brenan Dwyer

Ahead of the Curve

When it comes to sustainable innovations, one thing that sets apart Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is its sophisticated exhibitor engagement programs. In 2023, Greenbuild and show partner U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched a new education module to advance exhibitor engagement further.

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Expertise Brenan Dwyer Expertise Brenan Dwyer

From Measurement to Management

Honeycomb Strategies’ data-based approach to sustainability says you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Quantitative metrics aid in setting realistic goals, tracking progress towards their achievement, and transparent reporting. We’ve compiled a list of five data points that are vital to tracking sustainable progress for green events to lower their environmental impact.

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Expertise Brenan Dwyer Expertise Brenan Dwyer

The Green Dividend

Myth: sustainability is more expensive that business as usual.

Truth: events and venues see cost savings from sustainable improvements in the short and long term.

In this blog, we break down some ways sustainability saves you money.

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